Summer: Off leash park safety

Off Leash Education Program

Become an ambassador for Airdrie's off leash areas by learning more about dog behaviour and management.

The City of Airdrie is always looking for ways to make our off-leash areas better. One way to do this is to offer free training for our off leash area users with a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT). Working with the certified dog trainer, human participants will work alongside their dogs to learn:

Dog body language

What play and bullying looks like

How to defuse a potentially dangerous situation

Better understanding of their dogs and better recall (control) at the dog park

Better understanding of the off leash bylaws and responsible pet ownership

Requirements

Dogs must be dog-dog friendly

Behavioural issues must be disclosed and will require assessment by a certified dog trainer

No aggression or extreme fear of other dogs and/or people (includes children)

Collar with registered tags

Up to date vaccinations

Participants are required to bring:

Food rewards

Leash

Collar with registered tags

Water

Pet waste bags

Session dates, times and locations

There will be three sessions each day with 4-6 participants per session

Date

Location

Session times

July 23

Place for Paws

9-10 a.m.10-11 a.m.11-noon

August 13

Nose Creek Off Leash Park

9-10 a.m.10-11 a.m.11-noon

September 10

Kings Heights Off Leash park

9-10 a.m.10-11 a.m.11-noon

September 24

East Lake Off Leash Park (Small/medium dogs only)

9-10 a.m.10-11 a.m.11-noon

Each session will have 45 minutes of training and 15 minutes for questions. One dog per participant please.

Registration

To register for a no-cost training session, please go to the Municipal Enforcement office at 2 Highland Park Way to fill out a registration form. The office is open 8:30 - 4:30 weekdays except Wednesday it is open until 6:30 p.m.

For more information, call Municipal Enforcement at 403.948.8892.

Fall: School & playground zones

Community sports programs are likely taking place in the playgrounds

Schools are in session and drivers need to be aware of school zones and times

Slow down and be aware

Winter: Snow clearing

There is a car behind that mound of snow but from a child's height, it is hidden. Pile your snow onto your lawn, not on the road – help keep everyone safe.

Winter snow clearing bylaws for residents:

If you own or occupy property in Airdrie, you are required to clear your sidewalks of ice and snow within 24 hours of the last snowfall

Snow or ice from your sidewalk or driveway cannot be deposited on City roadways or public places.

Concerned about a property owner not clearing their sidewalk? Contact Municipal Enforcement after 24 hours of the last snowfall